Bill No. 13548 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing to ban the production, import, and circulation of electronic cigarettes, refill containers, and liquids for them. The document also provides for liability for violating the new norms, including penalties.
US President Donald Trump stated that he intends to allow Ukrainians who fled the war to remain in the US until its conclusion.
The US Treasury Secretary warned China about high tariffs on Russian oil, but Beijing declared the protection of energy sovereignty. China remains the largest buyer of Russian oil, despite the threat of sanctions.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping insists on a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting could take place this year in China or at the White House.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Latin America after the US opposed his stopover in New York. The Trump administration denied permission for the stopover after objections from China, intensifying concerns about the US position.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue the war against Ukraine, despite Trump's 10-day ultimatum. The Kremlin seeks to normalize relations with the US and strengthen cooperation to avoid the deadline.
The US is ready to impose new restrictions and secondary sanctions against Russia after the expiration of the 10-day period announced by President Donald Trump. State Department spokeswoman Temi Bruce confirmed that Trump is serious about this issue.
US President Donald Trump expressed hope for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping by the end of the current year. Earlier, Trump stated that he was not seeking a special meeting, but had received an invitation to visit China.
The US negotiating team is returning to Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump regarding the extension of tariffs for China. Trade representative Jamison Greer stated that a decision on suspending tariff changes after August 12 has not yet been made.
US President Donald Trump said that new tariffs to isolate the Russian economy would come into effect in 10 days. He also set a new 10-day deadline for Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, but received no response.
US President Donald Trump stated that the new deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine is 10 days. This "deadline" gives Putin until August 8, otherwise the US will impose harsh tariffs or sanctions.
The Netflix film "Lost in the Maine Mountains", released on July 13, 2025, tells the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who got lost in the mountains of Maine in 1939 and spent nine days alone. The film quickly became one of the platform's most popular.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied information about a secret meeting in the Alps, where the resignation of President Zelenskyy was allegedly discussed. HUR states that this is Russian disinformation aimed at increasing social tension and discord in Ukraine.
The White House and the European Commission published separate fact sheets regarding the trade agreement, which contain conflicting data. Key details of the agreement, including tariffs and exceptions, remain unclear, despite the intention to publish a joint statement by August 1.
Relations between DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump remain at a "not bad" level, which may indicate Pyongyang's readiness for negotiations with the new US administration. However, North Korea promises to react to attempts to stop its nuclear program.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Donald Trump's position on Moscow realistic and firm, as Putin rejects peace efforts. Sybiha emphasized the need for a consolidated sanctions strike against Russia to stop financing its military budget.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak stated that Russia seeks to destroy Ukraine, disguising the war as "protection of its interests. " He noted that Russia receives assistance from North Korea and Iran, and also circumvents sanctions with the help of other countries of the Global South.
Peskov stated that the Kremlin "took note" of the reduction of the ultimatum term from 50 to 10 days – Moscow allegedly maintains its commitment to a "peaceful settlement" in Russia's war against Ukraine.
On July 29, Bitcoin broke the $119,000 mark, trading sideways for most of July. Markets are awaiting the results of US trade negotiations with the EU and China by August 1.
Donald Trump said he was not seeking a meeting with Xi Jinping, but was ready to visit China only at his invitation. Earlier, the Trump administration denied the Taiwanese president a stopover in New York after objections from China.
In Miami, a barge collided with a boat carrying five children and an adult. Two children died, and two more were hospitalized in critical condition. The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.
Over the past day, the Russian army killed 22 people and wounded 85 in Ukraine. In Kamianske, the death toll rose to three, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman, after a missile strike on a hospital.
Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas opened fire in an office building in Manhattan, killing four people, including a police officer, and wounding one more, before committing suicide. The motive for the shooting, which occurred in a skyscraper with NFL and Blackstone offices, remains unknown.
Spot gold was at $3311. 33 an ounce, hitting its lowest level since July 9. This comes amid easing concerns about a global trade war and a strengthening dollar, which reduced gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after the US-EU trade deal, which averted a full-scale trade war. The market awaits the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and negotiations between the US and China.
The Trump administration did not allow Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on his way to Central America after protests from China. This decision raised concerns about a softening of the US position towards China.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that normalization of relations with Israel is only possible after the creation of a Palestinian state. According to him, lasting peace in the region can only be achieved after the rights of the Palestinian people are taken into account.
Analysts believe that Putin will not make concessions in the war, as this would question the expediency of the military campaign in the eyes of Russian society. The Kremlin is actively building domestic support for the war, portraying Russia as a country fighting the West.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the compromise in the tariff dispute with the administration of US President Donald Trump would significantly harm the German economy and lead to higher inflation. He thanked the European Commission for the negotiations, noting that it was the best possible outcome, although it cannot satisfy Germany.
Donald Trump claims that Thailand and Cambodia reached a truce thanks to his intervention. He also instructed his team to resume trade negotiations with the countries.
